T he most popular Android homescreen app is SPB Shell 3D. The worst part of this app is, it’s not free and you have to spend $15 for this. ...

The most popular Android homescreen app is SPB Shell 3D. The worst part of this app is, it’s not free and you have to spend $15 for this. So, without further ado, I’d like to take the time to introduce an app that you should definitely give a gander, it’s called Regina 3D Launcher. The app is not as streamlined as SPB’s shell, but it’s definitely worth a go, especially for the cost, which just so happens to be free. If you’re willing, there are several apps that you can download which compliment the launcher. There are four particular add-ons, a to-do list widget, a weather add-on for the clock widget, a weather server app that supports functionality for the weather widget along with the default theme as well as several wallpapers. Regina 3D comes with several of its own optimized widgets too, such as a calendar and an agenda app, a clock with cool graphics, missed calls and text messages and finally a task/memory manager. Overall, you can’t pass on something that is both descent and free, so check it out. Hit the break for more pics and to check out the video demo.

Though it goes unnoticed at first glance, the overall render quality in Regina Launcher has been kept low, probably on purpose, for better performance. A closer look at text and icons reveals jagged edges and dithered gradients. Despite that, the interface looks quite amazing and is, in itself, quite a lot of fun to play with. Swipe across the screen to switch between multiple homescreens. The slower you swipe, the more “3D” the inter-screen transitions become. Swipe slow enough, and the launcher arranges all your homescreens in a 3D homescreen browser.

Features

Secret workspaces where you can hide some of your app shortcuts and widgets for your privacy

Regina widgets (full 3D widgets)

All widgets and shortcuts can be positioned freely without much restriction in workspaces

Uninstall apps from workspace directly

Various visual effects

Things To Note

Regina Launcher is a 'Home Replacement Application'. So you won't be able to see Regina Launcher if there is any default launcher already. In this case, please dismiss the previous default launcher in application setting menu.

Because Regina 3D Launcher is pure 3D graphics, your device must have a decent graphics chip to gain usable performance.

After installation, select "Version x.x.x" item in Regina Settings menu and update all app in list.

Supports Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread and tested on Galaxy Tab too.

Live Wallpaper is not supported because of performance issue.

You may face frequent re-initialization if you have used most of ram before installing this launcher. Please reboot your device in this case.